Earth and Space Science Quiz - Earth's Interior

The movement of the tectonic plates is caused by

• the rotation of the Earth.

• convection currents in the Asthenosphere

• the gravity of the iron-nickel core.

• the Moho discontinuity.

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What is the source of energy that drives plate movement?

• the subducton of the sea floor

• the different densities of the oceanic and crustal plates

• convection currents in the asthenosphere

• the friction force between the plates that move past each other

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Heat is transferred from the sun to Earth by which kind of heat transfer

• convection

• radiation

• conduction

What are the 3 types of heat transfer? Choose all that apply

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

• linear

what are the 2 types of crust? Choose all that apply

• Continental

• Oceanic

• landfall

• arctic

Which type of crust is the denser of the two?

• Oceanic

• Continental

Which type of crust is the older of the 2?

• Oceanic

• Continental

Earths core is mainly made of what 2 elements

• iron & nickel

• sulfur & oxygen

• Magnesium & iron

• Nickel & sulfuric acid

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Convection occurs in the...

• asthenosphere

• oceanic crust

• atmosphere

• inner core

What are some results from convection currents?

• Volcanic eruptions

• earthquakes

• formation of mountains

• all of these

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